BP Shipping Intern Review

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Rating

4.1/5
  • The Role
    4.5
  • The Company
    4.0
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • Definitely one of the best internship programmes in the industry. Many opportunities available and the people are always willing to give a helping hand.

    5/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • Very valued. Another aspect which helped was that my project was very relevant to the work that the rest of my team was doing.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Everyone was always willing to help, and if they couldn't, they would refer me to someone who could.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • The work load fluctuated - I was never too busy, there were times when I didn't have as much work to do but if I felt I needed something extra my manager was more than willing to help.

    4/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • As much responsibility as you'd expect from an intern role.

    3/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Critical skills were achieved. Skills that gave me an idea of how the industry actually works and how an office is run (things which are sometimes taken for granted). I will definitely return to my degree a step above with all that I've learnt.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • A good atmosphere - not too busy but not dull either. Enough quiet so that you are able to concentrate on your work.

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • A good, organised setup - giving you the required basic knowledge of how the company work and all the opportunities you'd want available.

    5/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • there were a number of courses made available to me from which I could acquire a variation of skills.

    4/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    Subsidised Canteen

    International Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Staff Sales/Staff Shop

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • Many opportunities available throughout all departments in the company.

    4/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • We managed to organise activities and events very regularly throughout the placement.

    4/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • I didn't socialise near the workplace but more in the area I was living in. The heart of London isn't the cheapest of places and I think anyone would agree. That isn't to say that socialising is difficult - far from it

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • The area I worked in was very quiet but I enjoyed lots of good nightlife in the centre of London which is where I was living.

    4/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Wide variety of events!

    4/5
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Internship (1 Month+)

London

September 2011

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